Hey Violet… It’s Dad. Just listen. I know I ain’t give you everything I planned Life hit harder than I understand I wish I could’ve built you every dream Every perfect moment, every silver screen But hear me clear, no second guess You deserved the world, I did my best I made mistakes, yeah, I admit But my love for you? Never counterfeit If I ever fell short, I need you to know That it wasn’t you—it was the road And every night when I watch you sleep I promise forever is a promise I keep You don’t gotta worry, not now, not ever I love you to the stars and back forever You come first, yeah, above the rest My princess, my heart, my very best My gordies, my baboon, my light You make my dark days feel alright If the world gets loud, stay close to me I got you, Violet—always, you’ll see I still regret that corgi, Clyde Seeing you hurt broke me inside Thought I was doing the “right” thing then But I’d take it back if I could again Your tears taught me more than pride About choosing love over doing “right” I’m learning daily, I’m still that man Tryna be the best dad I can Ten years old—how did time fly by? Feels like yesterday you were in my arms Now you flipping through the air so high Strong and fearless, breaking all alarms You don’t gotta worry, not now, not ever I love you to the stars and back forever You come first, yeah, above the rest My princess, my heart, my very best My gordies, my baboon, my light You make my dark days feel alright If the world gets loud, stay close to me I got you, Violet—always, you’ll see I see you flying, chasing dreams Gymnastics floors, big bright beams Maybe pro someday, I wouldn’t be surprised You already got that fire inside And even if the road gets steep I’ll be right there, never leaving Win or lose, stand or fall You’ll always have my all You don’t gotta worry, I’m right here Through every doubt, through every fear I may not be perfect, but my love is true Everything I do—I do for you Ten years strong, my pride, my joy My little girl, my whole world, my voice To the stars and back, remember that Forever your dad—no matter what I’m proud of you, Violet. More than words can say. Always. 💜
